New film user

[totalmotard]

I haven't shot any film since 1999 when I got a Fuji S1 Pro. I've got a D700 that I've used semi-professionally (occasional wedding, just enough to pay for gear). But the D700 is just too heavy to walk around with all day for fun, so I picked up a nice N80 cheap and I've been having fun trying different films and stuff.

I got so excited about using film again I also picked a beat-up, but functional FE and a 24 2.8 AI to play with too. I ride motorcycles a lot so I wanted something I could throw in the tail pack and not worry about scratching anything up.

Just thought I'd try to learn more about film since I haven't shot it in a while.

 

[Valerie]

Welcome to apug!

 

[Erik Petersson]

The FE and 24mm 2.8 AI combination is one of my favorites as well. A bright 50mm to that and I would need nothing more.

APUG is an excellent place to learn more about film.

 

[alapin]

Welcome back to film and your new home on APUG.

 

[darkosaric]

Welcome. One friend of mine has D700 and small FG - he will not admit, but I think he likes FG more .

 

[R gould]

Hi and welcome Apug, and welcome back to Film,from Jersey in the Channel Islands,Richard

 

[Alex1994]

Welcome and enjoy the Nikons. As someone mentioned a small bright 50mm lens is a must and can be had very cheaply, typically they're the cheapest (or close to that) lens in the lineup. An f2.0 of f1.8 would do you fine.

 

[Christopher Walrath]

Welcome to the group. What's your ride?

 

[fotch]

Hello and welcome to APUG.

 

[Chazzy]

Welcome to APUG.

 

[Jeff Kubach]

Hello and a warm welcome to APUG!

Jeff

 

[totalmotard]

Thanks for the welcome.


Christopher, I ride a Buell Ulysses and and SV 650. I've got a Ram camera mount that I can use instead of a tripod. The Buell's great for exploring fire roads.

I have a 50 1.8 AF-D that I use on the N80, it also works on the FE. I also intend to use my 105 2.8 Micro Af-d. That's the nice part of buying AF-D lenses over the years, they work with all 3 bodies. It's also why I didn't get a D3000 or D5000, they won't work with my lenses. These film bodies do.

 

[Mats_A]

Welcome to APUG. Myself, I have a Rolleicord and saving up for an F4. And a Bronica ETRS. And a Bronica SQ. And a Mamiya RZ. And a Rolleiflex. And a ......
Glad to have you.

r

Mats

 

[SuzanneR]

Welcome!

 

[alexhill]

Welcome and have fun!

My favorite 35mm film is panF 50 speed. The quality of it with a nice lens is like shooting with a medium format.

 

[totalmotard]

Welcome and have fun!

My favorite 35mm film is panF 50 speed. The quality of it with a nice lens is like shooting with a medium format.

I'll give it a try, I'm going to New Mexico in a week and I want to try some fine grain BW as well as some Velvia.

 

[alexhill]

I'll give it a try, I'm going to New Mexico in a week and I want to try some fine grain BW as well as some Velvia.

I think you'll like them both. Don't forget a tripod though, pan-f is slllow

 

[papagene]

Hello and welcome to APUG and back to film!!